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A 12th century home of an Italian nobleman, Castello del Nero now has a luxury spa.

Picture-perfect landscapes with olive groves and vineyards provide a memorable backdrop for this 12th-century castle, located in the celebrated Chianti wine region. The former home of an Italian nobleman, the Castello del Nero is now a luxury hotel with a 1,000-square-meter ESPA for a truly caring experience. Whimsical details include restored original frescoes, vaulted ceilings, ‘cotto’ floors and a gorgeous collection of antique furniture. The property offers daily shuttle service to Florence or Siena, a 30-minute drive away, but most guests favor a program of pool lounging, al fresco dining, exploring the 700-acre property and daydreaming of starting life over in Tuscany.
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Best City Secret

Bardini and Boboli Gardens

Panoramic views of Florence are on display at the 10-acre/4-hectare Bardini, while the Boboli Garden, which extends from Pitti Palace to Porta Romana, is considered one of Italy’s most elegant. Bardini: (+39-055) 294-883; www.bardinipeyron.it. Boboli: (+39-055) 265-1816

Best Cocktail with a View

Cantinetta di Passignano

Sip a local wine overlooking the hamlet and the surrounding vineyard. This is the perfect place to view the summer sunset. (39-55) 807-1975; www.lacantinettadipassignano.it.

Museum Must-See

Emilio Ferrari della Cultura Contadina

At this museum focusing on the area's peasant culture, you can discover local traditions, instruments and tools used by farmers in decades past. (39-55) 807-2338; www.sandonatoinpoggio.it.

Best Activity/Excursion

Hot Air Balloon Flight

Get a real bird’s eye view of the region’s natural beauty by ballooning over the Chianti countryside. (39-55) 807-7940; www.flyballoon.it.

Best Restaurant Classic

Osteria la Gramola

Tuck into a typical Tuscan homestyle dinner featuring simple fare created with the freshest ingredients, including many homemade pastas. (39-55) 805-0321; www.gramola.it.

Top Architecture Find

Passignano Abbey

A community of Vallombrosan Monks occupies this monastery which guests can tour on Sunday afternoons; the oldest part of the abbey dates to 1049. www.badia-a-passignano.com.

Best Cultural Secret

San Donnino Chapel

The small San Donnino Chapel is a reproduction in reduced scale of Brunelleschi's famous dome on the cathedral of Florence. The Chapel was completed between 1594 and 1597. Information: info@prolocotavarnelle.it; (+39-055) 8077832

Why go now?

palio of siena

July 2 - August 16, 2015

These world famous and historical horse races take place on July 2 and August 16, when various districts of Siena compete in a three lap race of intense excitement.

grape festival - "festa dell'uva"

September 25 - 27, 2015

Come to the Chianti Region and celebrate the land, the beginning of the vintage year, and learn about the different varieties of grapes.